Forest Hills Gardens
Strong schools draw families here
Median $444K·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 8.4/10
What surprises people is how much green space a 46-acre subdivision can actually hold—Forest Hills Gardens doesn't feel cramped or cookie-cutter. Homes here run around $416K, and the whole place has room to breathe with trees and wetlands woven through, including Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve just a mile away for actual exploring. You're close enough to grab groceries in under two minutes by car (18 stores within two miles) but far enough out that you're not hearing the bustle.
Why people love it here
Ada Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.8 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$444K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Forest Hills Gardens
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,011/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Betsy Fry
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Cork Wine & Grille
+1 more
Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve
Unnamed playground
Paradise Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Apple Plat Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Burton/East Paris (EB)
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Forest Hills Gardens is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Forest Hills Gardens home (around $443,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $79k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,950 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,950/mo | $78,663 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,396/mo | $90,565 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,545/mo | $94,545 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well (municipal water in pockets)
Most properties on private well; limited township/Grand Rapids water in developed areas.
Septic - individual (municipal sewer in pockets)
Rural areas on individual septic; sewer in developed corridors.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services agreement with Cascade & Grand Rapids Twps; community policing 616-632-3220.
Services for Ada · Source: adamichigan.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Forest Hills Gardens are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Carl Creek Wetlands Preserve
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(20)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+17 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(17)
Betsy Fry
Restaurant
Watermark Country Club
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Poke Toki Cascade
Restaurant
China Garden
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
Knapp School
Martin School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Apple Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Forest Hills Gardens
- What do homes cost in Forest Hills Gardens?
- The median home value in Forest Hills Gardens is about $443,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Forest Hills Gardens housing market?
- no homes are listed in Forest Hills Gardens right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Forest Hills Gardens?
- Forest Hills Gardens is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ada Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Forest Hills Gardens walkable?
- Forest Hills Gardens scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.